WWE Scrapped Major Plans for GUNTHER Before Cody Rhodes Feud
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Key Points:
- WWE has altered its creative plans, shifting GUNTHER's next major feud from Roman Reigns to Cody Rhodes, as revealed in the May 8, 2026 Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
- On the May 1 WWE SmackDown, GUNTHER attacked Cody Rhodes post-match, signaling the start of their upcoming WWE Championship rivalry.
- WWE had initially planned a program between GUNTHER and Roman Reigns, including an interview to promote it, but this direction was recently scrapped.
- The sudden pivot places Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER as a key storyline for an upcoming premium live event, emphasizing a significant change in WWE's booking strategy.
- This creative shift highlights WWE's flexibility in adjusting storylines to elevate Cody Rhodes back into the world title picture.
